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Mighty Mouths
Leafcutter ants use their strong jaws to slice through leaves. Then they carry pieces back to their nest. The pieces are used to grow fungus for food.
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Up Close and Personal
This is a red fire ant. Its nasty bite can kill prey much larger than itself, such as young birds or small mammals.
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Tasty Treat
This ant is plucking an orange ball off the leaf of an acacia tree. The ball will give the ant protein.
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